2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
NY Dems select candidates with few surprises, much fanfare
Gov. Kathy Hochul, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and state Attorney General Letitia James will headline the statewide ticket again.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Hochul defends Adams pick after Brooklyn Dems fallout
The governor is standing by her new lieutenant ahead of the Democratic convention.
Heard Around Town
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Assembly GOP Leader Will Barclay to step down, retire at end of term
Assembly Republicans are likely to elect a new leader next week to replace the one Carl Heastie called “a good friend and partner in government.”
Personality
Personality
‘People are counting on us’: A Q&A with state Sen. Erik Bottcher
The West Side’s newest state senator wants to push back on Trump and focus on mental health and gun safety measures.
Kathy Hochul
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Brooklyn Dems pull Hochul endorsement after LG pick
County leader Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn is outraged that the governor tapped former NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her number two.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
DiNapoli to fundraise from Republicans day before Dem convention
Three primary challengers blasted the state comptroller for leaning on a GOP donor
Campaigns & Elections
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Brian Kavanagh won’t seek reelection to state Senate
The Manhattan Democrat’s retirement could set up another race between Grace Lee and Yuh-Line Niou for the open seat.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics